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onebdi

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  1. An enhanced DRB is done by the third party you are working for. I have three enhanced DRB checks that are all valid for places that I have worked in the past but they are not transferrable (although, I believe this is changing) Most schools choose to have someone "chaperone" contractors or have work done during the holidays, as it saves a lot of paperwork. HM Gov will send you a comprehensive guide if you e-mail them.
  2. Stihl MS660 Stihl MS200T Stihl MS260 Husquvarna 362XP Husquvarna T536LIX battery saw, 2 batteries & charger Stihl Blower BG86 Stihl Disc Cutter Concrete breaker Nail Gun. Ifor Williams plant trailer
  3. We had wookie burgers for tea last night; tasty, but a little Chewie!
  4. Last of the summer wine theme.
  5. Playing te Highland bagpipes and script writing,
  6. The problem with mesh goggles, or any goggles is that they cut down peripheral vision, which is not good when you don't have a great deal anyway, hence the reason for wanting protection with a full mask. No offence taken, by the way....got used to the one eye stuff a long time ago, hence the user name. It is hard though to work in a very three dimensional business with only 2d vision...not hard for me, but my work mates suffer a lot. I once tried to get my friend to cut a small branch with a 6m pole lopper only to find that the branch I was looking at, wasn't even on the tree we were working on...it wasn't even in the same garden! Hence the phrase, " you one eyed t**t. Anyway, has anyone found a mesh visor with a chin guard yet?
  7. I've only got one eye to start with so I don't want to take too many chances. Maybe a fencing mask?
  8. Hi,does anyone know of a suitable visor/chin guard combination? (A recent HSE bulletin described an injury occurring when a branch came up beneath the visor) Oregon Waipoua Helmets have a chin guard as an optional extra that fits the criteria, but I can't seem to find them on sale without buying the whole helmet. Any thoughts on this? I am using a Petzl Vertex vent with Peltor ear defenders and a Hellberg visor carrier. Alternatively...does anyone have any suggestions to help combat this type of injury. Obviously, the risk of eye injury is very high and goggles would solve the problem but I have limited peripheral vision and goggles would compromise this. Thanks.
  9. I love it when you ask a question and someone just gives you the answer!!!! Many thanks.
  10. I am considering putting a narrower chain/bar on my MS170. At the moment it is on it's standard 3/8 pico. Can anyone suggest what would be the logical step. I was thinking 1/4 but I have no idea what bar, chain and sprocket I would need. I used an MS200 with a 1/4 chain today and it was a freaking rocket! I figure cutting down on metal mass and friction could only help to enhance the performance of the 170, which is, ,slightly underpowered. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.
  11. I had a really positive chat with a very nice lass at the job centre today. She says that there should be no reason why I cannot have funding provided that I have a letter offering me work, either employed or self-employed, from a registered business. She explained that the more qualifications needed, the better the funding, so I may well be able to get way more training than I had hoped for. Apparently, there is a very sensible system coming into play, whereby funding is intended to not just to make people employable, but also to enable training to such a level as to raise them above minimum wage. I think this only applies to older people, like me, who are starting new careers, after redundancy or sickness. It's bloody good news for me and I'm a lot more confident about having gone into tree work.
  12. Which reminds me of the guy in our village who bought chainsaw oil (tacky oil) and mixed it in with the fuel. Surprisingly, nothing bad happened....well not to the engine. The chain and bar did not fair so well... he ran them until they glowed red and then complained that his new saw got blunt very quickly.
  13. Thanks for all the information. I am using Stihl two stroke (red, not green) which I would hope is a reputable oil. Please accept my apologies for sounding mistrustful...I just had no idea that two stroke oil had come so far. I too, used an Allen scythe many years ago. My dad use to measure a teacup full of Castrol GTX out and chuck it in the fuel tank. It ran beautifully, right up until we kind of accidentally set fire to it trying to light my dad's pipe. Suffice it to say, the Allen scythe did not survive, neither did the shed, or two thirds of the orchard we were cutting. Similarly, my brothers Kawasaki KH400 met a grisly death after being ran over by a JCB (the bike, not my brother) It was a great bike, but it always used to rev up and down in tie to the indicators after he fitted an electronic ignition. Anyway, I will give the 112 a 50:1 mix and run her up. She looks in great condition and I'm hoping she'll be a better buy than some of my "lemons". (I refuse to discuss them for fear of shame and ridicule) Many thanks
  14. Whoah!!!! I now have to question everything I ever knew. I was always lead to believe that the ratio of oil to fuel differs from machine to machine. My Stihl runs on 50:1 My Jonsered runs on 40:1 I have always mixed fuel to oil ratios very carefully, as per manufacturers specifications. (most say warranty is invalid for incorrect mixtures) If I run for example a machine that is specified as needing a 25:1 mix on a 50:1 mixture, I am basically giving it half on the oil that is required according to the manufacturer. Are you ever so exceedingly sure about this, as I don't want to seize her up. She's a lovely looking machine and I intend to use her on a daily basis?
  15. Hi, I have just acquired a Sachs Dolmar 112 silver. I'm led to believe that this was a limited edition (for whatever reason). My problem is (sticking only to the chainsaw and not wandering off into the realms of psychoanalysis) I can't seem to find the correct fuel mix ratio. The 112 red specs say 40:1 the fuel cap says 25:1 and sachs dolmars website says all sachs dolmar products use 50:1. Can anyone point me to a definitive answer to this vexing quandary?

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